Traffic Engineering Intern- Summer 2025

WSP

2mo ago

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Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Engineering
Newark, +2

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited B.E Civil/Traffic Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Demonstrated interest in Traffic and Transportation, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Actively enrolled in an accredited Traffic and Transportation, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
Experience in Traffic Analysis Software, such as HCS, Synchro, SIDRA
Experience in Highway Safety Analysis software, such as IHSDM
Experience with AutoTURN, GuideSIGN, Microstation, AutoCAD, and/or GIS.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
EIT Certification
Familiar with the MUTCD, HCM, HSM, AASHTO, ITE, NACTO guidelines, ADA Accessibility Guidelines and NJDOT Design Standards.
Familiarity with the intersection between engineering, planning, and land use in transportation policy and equity goals.
Experience and/or ability to perform field work, including site inventories and/or traffic data collection.
Experience with maintenance and protection of traffic concepts and design, traffic signal design, and/or signing and striping layout and design and ITS fieldwork and design.
Experience with site trip generation, operational analysis of intersections and roadways, crash and safety analyses.
Experience developing contract packages, including plans, quantities, cost estimates, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of Traffic and Transportation Engineering.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Traffic Engineering Internship?

The internship is part of a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025, although individual start dates may be flexible.

Are there any specific educational qualifications required for the internship?

Yes, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited B.E Civil/Traffic Engineering, or related, undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided for this internship?

No, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

What is the expected salary range for this internship position?

The expected salary for all locations is between $19.20 and $30.00 per hour.

Can graduate students apply for this internship?

Yes, graduate students enrolled in an accredited Traffic and Transportation, or related, master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later are encouraged to apply.

What skills or experience are preferred for candidates applying for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include experience with Traffic Analysis Software, Highway Safety Analysis software, AutoCAD, and familiarity with MUTCD, HCM, HSM, AASHTO, and other relevant guidelines.

What kind of training will interns receive during their internship?

Interns will complete training on assigned tasks to develop their technical, social, and ethical skills in Traffic and Transportation Engineering.

Are interns required to adhere to workplace policies?

Yes, interns must exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources, conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Is there a minimum age requirement for applicants?

Yes, applicants must be 18 years or older to apply for the internship.

What types of tasks will interns support during the internship?

Interns will assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations, preparing final design plans, maintaining project documentation, and performing various engineering tasks as needed.

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